NSP Scholarship 2025: Your Complete Guide to Eligibility & Registration Essentials

The National Scholarship Portal (NSP) has commenced registrations for the 2025–26 academic year, offering a streamlined platform for students across India to apply for various scholarships provided by central and state governments. This initiative aims to provide financial assistance to students from economically weaker sections, enabling them to pursue their education without financial constraints.

Overview of NSP Scholarship 2025

The NSP serves as a centralized platform for students to apply for multiple scholarship schemes, including:

• Pre-Matric Scholarships: For students from Class 1 to 10.

• Post-Matric Scholarships: For students from Class 11 to Ph.D.

• Merit-cum-Means Scholarships: For professional and technical courses.

• Top Class Education Scholarships: For SC/ST students pursuing higher education.

• Scholarships for Persons with Disabilities: Supporting students with disabilities at various education levels

These scholarships are funded by various ministries, including the Ministry of Minority Affairs, Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Ministry of Tribal Affairs, and others.

Eligibility Criteria

Eligibility varies depending on the specific scholarship scheme. However, general criteria include:

• Nationality: Applicant must be an Indian citizen.

• Educational Qualification: Must be studying in a recognized institution.

• Family Income: Annual income should not exceed (INR) 2.5 lakh (may vary by scheme).

• Academic Performance: Minimum of 50% marks in the previous examination.

• Category: Applicable for SC, ST, OBC, Minority, and EWS categories.

Documents Required

Applicants need to prepare the following documents:

• Aadhaar Card

• Bank Passbook (linked with Aadhaar)

• Income Certificate

• Caste Certificate (if applicable)

• Bonafide Certificate from the institution

• Marksheet of the last examination passed

• Domicile Certificate

• Passport-sized Photograph

How to Apply

One-Time Registration (OTR):

• Visit the https://scholarships.gov.in/

• Click on “New Registration” and complete the OTR process using your Aadhaar details.

• An OTR ID will be generated, which is required for all future applications. 

Application Submission:

• Log in using your OTR ID and password.

• Select the scholarship scheme you are eligible for.

• Fill in the application form with accurate details.

• Upload the necessary documents.

• Submit the application and take a printout for future reference.

Important Dates

• Application Start Date: June 2, 2025

• Last Date to Apply: October 31, 2025

• Defective Application Verification Deadline: November 15, 2025

• Institute Verification Deadline: November 15, 2025

• DNO/SNO/MNO Verification Deadline: November 30, 2025

Key Points to Remember

• Ensure that your bank account is linked with your Aadhaar number for seamless disbursement of scholarship funds.

• Regularly check the NSP portal for updates on your application status.

• In case of any discrepancies or issues, contact the NSP helpdesk at 0120-6619540 or email at helpdesk@nsp.gov.in.